Apron swap photos 1

These are some of the aprons sent in our most recent swap. We had ladies from all round the world sewing and sending off their wonderful creations. Thanks to everyone who took part in the swap and thanks to Sharon and Lorraine (chookasmum) who helped organise this mammoth task. I couldn't have done it without them.

There are a few aprons held up in the Christmas mail. I hope the ladies who receive late aprons will let us know when they arrive and send a photo. I'll do another post with the straggler aprons in the new year.

Here is a list of apron swappers:Maria in NC and PaulaJessica Chapman and Tracy (unlessthelord)Donna and AllybeaRhonda Jean and SharonJenny (wren) and IngvildElizabeth and Mrs MKDaisy81 and BeckyJackie @ Redcliffe and SisiggyAnn in Melb and Jennifer's daughterLisa J and IngeborgKimberly and JillDee and DonettaRuthie and Scooter Sissy (Christie)Tracy (sunnycorner) and LisAslaug and NikiColeen and PeggyBren and Han_ysicAnn (UK) and RobbieSandra Tee and DirkeyHeather1031 and DebbieAimee and Our Red HouseHelen Thomas and RebekkaEmily and KarenGreeneyes and TamiChookasmum and Mama KChristine and LeahMary and RebeccaPolly and BillieRachel Read and DeniseJodie and Margaret39Solstiches and MariaJen and CathyJennifer and Mrs HJudy and Brigit's friend JennieLucy and Rhonda Jean

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Now in my blog's 11th year, I'm still writing about the wonders of a close family and a warm and welcoming home. The subjects are many and varied here and while most of the time I write about simple home life, gardening, knitting and recipes, I also add a sprinkling of my thoughts about ageing, a small black Scottie dog named Gracie, and anything else that rocks my boat. I'm glad you found me.

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"I think one of the useful things about an interest in nature and in walking and looking is a loss of the self. To completely lose yourself is a great pleasure especially if what you do for a living is put yourself up in some way which is psychically tiring. One of the principal joys of birdwatching is that you are being responsive to the world, you’re just another creature. You are the tool of the world. You are not mastering it, or moulding it to your image or any such piffle, you are reminded of what a pipsqueak you are."